In fiber manufacturing, there is a common misconception: Natural, biopolymer, and regenerated fibers don’t hold their weight in performance, they are a feel good choice for a specific type of consumer willing to pay a premium. For real performance, incumbent fibers like glass, carbon, mineral, or petroleum synthetics are assumed to be the only real options for a wide range of applications. The data tells us a different story. Natural fibers, regenerated fibers from textile wa

For most of my career, I’ve been trying to build new industry in the United States using natural fibers. It's been a journey that has brought me across the world, exposed me to unique and novel manufacturing processes, and has tought me how to bring new products and materials to market. Perhaps most importantly, it has reinforced my belief that fibers are a massive industry, one that many don't see and understand, and that natural fibers has the potential to radically transfo